atmosphere

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of ATMOSPHERE

a special quality or impression associated with something <the fireplace and cozy armchairs give the bookstore the atmosphere of a comfortable home>

Synonyms air, ambience (or ambiance), aroma, atmosphere, climate, flavor, halo, karma, mood, nimbus, note, odor, patina, smell, temper, vibration(s)

the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded <liked the quiet and scholarly atmosphere of his prep school>

Synonyms ambient, atmosphere, climate, clime, context, contexture, environs, medium, milieu, mise-en-scène, setting, surround, surroundings, terrain

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